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Build full-stack apps from a prompt — no setup needed

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Coverage area: AI Tools & Productivity

Updated May 2026Hands-on testedEditorially independentHow we test tools →
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Overview

Bolt.new by StackBlitz is the fastest way to build production-ready web applications from natural language. Powered by Claude Sonnet and running entirely in the browser via WebContainers, it generates complete React/Next.js apps with working backend, package installs, and one-click Netlify deployment in minutes.

Best For

FoundersRapid prototypersNon-technical buildersStartup teams

Key Features

  • Full-stack app generation from a single prompt
  • WebContainers — runs entirely in the browser
  • One-click Netlify deployment
  • Claude Sonnet AI backbone for code generation
  • Real-time AI error diagnosis and fixing

Pros

  • Complete, working apps generated from a single prompt
  • No local environment setup required
  • Handles frontend, backend, and database together
  • Very active development — models improve regularly

Cons

  • Free tier limited by daily token quota
  • Complex enterprise apps require significant prompt iteration
  • Less precise for large existing codebases than Cursor
AI codingapp buildervibe codingfull-stackNext.jsno-codestartup

Pricing

Plan typeFreemium
PricingFree (daily tokens) / $20/mo Pro
Free tier available
Available in the UK
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Editorial Score

4.5

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